As relações civis-militares na implementação e aprimoramento da Política Nacional de Defesa (PND), a partir da criação do Ministério da Defesa (MD)

Abstract

The dissertation addresses civil-military relations in the implementation and evolution of the National Defense Policy since the creation of the Ministry of Defense. The study examines the similarities and singularities of these relations, emphasizing the importance of civilian control over the Armed Forces to ensure they operate in line with democratic interests and national security. The establishment of the Ministry of Defense in 1999 and subsequent revisions of the National Defense Policy aimed to integrate and coordinate the Armed Forces under a civilian structure, enhancing their efficiency and effectiveness. The dissertation draws on theories by Samuel Huntington and Morris Janowitz to underpin the analysis, exploring how military professionalism and adaptation to new social realities are crucial for an effective military force. The conclusion highlights the institutional and strategic impacts of changes implemented since the creation of the Ministry of Defense, suggesting that ongoing dialogue between civilians and the military is essential for national defense and democratic stability.